Richwood, West Virginia
Richwood: City in West Virginia, United States
About
Richwood is a city located in the county of Nicholas in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,051 and a population density of 475 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,842 inhabitants.
The city was created 123 years ago in 1900.
Quick Facts about Richwood
Population : | 1,842 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | West Virginia (United States) |
County : | Nicholas County |
Postal code : | 26261 |
Area : | 4.32 km2 |
Altitude : | 2,208 feet / 673 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1901 (123 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 22:16:54 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 426 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -11.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Richwood is located at 38°13'29"N 80°31'59"W (38.2248400, -80.5331400).
Richwood map
- Official Website
Official website of Richwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Richwood decreased by 11.35% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 2,051 | - | census |
2011 | 2,044 | -0.34% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,041 | -0.15% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,009 | -1.59% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,984 | -1.26% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,965 | -0.97% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,944 | -1.08% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,917 | -1.41% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,887 | -1.59% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,855 | -1.73% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,842 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Other Places in Richwood
1 City Hall
6, White Ave, Richwood, WV 26261 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Richwood (6)
People born in Richwood, including politician Clifton Skeen, writer Emily Brightwell, politician Mike Callaghan, .
List
- Peter Brunette (American film critic) he was born in 18/09/1943
- Wayland Dean (American baseball player) he was born in 20/06/1902
- Donald Morton (American oncologist) he was born in 12/09/1934
Schools in Richwood
College & universities near Richwood, WV
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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237880 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Lewisburg (WV) | 24901 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Richwood, WV
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Richwood
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Richwood Post Office | Richwood (WV) | 26261 |
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Other cities in Nicholas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nicholas County , WV.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Summersville | 3,225 | Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States |
Craigsville | 2,213 | Town in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Richwood distances to largest West Virginia cities